Suburban Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
5MD9 · Bethesda, MD · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:43 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 00:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:43 PM | 00:43Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft | |
| H2/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DCA 111.00 · ADW 113.10 · AML 113.50 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r347° / 9 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r325° / 16.1 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r085° / 17.1 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r255° / 23.4 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r326° / 24.5 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r162° / 27.8 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r200° / 30.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MD9 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5MD9
- Coordinates
- 38.9975, -77.1099
- Elevation
- 382 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1994/02
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
- Rotating beacon
- white-green-yellow · SS-SR
Runway lighting aids — H1: TRIL.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 6 notes
General
- APCH/DEP PATHS ARE IN A 180 DEGREE ARC FROM 070-250.
- FOR TECHNICAL INFO CONTACT: RAYMOND A SYMS - AERONAUTICAL CONSULTANT (908) 870-8883 OR WRITE TO RAYMOND A SYMS & ASSOCIATES 28 BARUCH DRIVE LONG BRANCH NJ 07740.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
Runways
- & H2 TRI-COLOR VASI APCH COURSE SET FOR APCHS FROM THE NE & SE.
Lighting
- 8 AMBER PERI LGTS.
Obstructions
- HAS RESIDENTIAL HOMES 500 FT WEST; NORTH & SOUTH.
Nearby airports
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About 5MD9
Suburban Hospital Heliport (5MD9) is a heliport in Bethesda, MD, at 382 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5MD9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5MD9 have a control tower?
No. Suburban Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 5MD9?
Suburban Hospital Heliport has 2 runways; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5MD9?
Suburban Hospital Heliport is in Bethesda, MD, at an elevation of 382 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9975, -77.1099.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 5MD9 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.